The Washington critic., 1887-07-30
WASHINGTON CRITIC
ENERGY AND THRIFT.
Tho Leading Business Houses of
the National Capital

Georgetown Academy of tho Visitation.
This academy was founded in the year
1T99 by the venerable Archbishop Neal, who
was the second Archbishop OF Baltimore
and OF the United States, and was rebuilt In
1873. Its situation on the Heights OF
Georgetown, surrounded by beautiful and
picturesque scenery, gives 1t the seclusion
so desirable In an educational institution,
while II enjoys at the same time the ad-
vantage Of close proximity to the city Of
Washington. The extensive grounds at
.ached to the Academy afford every facility
for open air exercise, which the pupils are
required to take at all seasons. The new
building is large and commodious, fur
nished with all improvements and appli-
ances requisite in a modern course Of study,
among others select library, to which the
pupils have free access, and valuable
philosophical apparatus, which gives them
the advantage Of studying science practi-
cally.
In all tho departments the latest and best
methods are used to advance the pupils
rapidly and, at the same time, fix In their
minds the important principles Of the study
in which they are engaged. Young ladies
have especial care exercised over them 10
this academy In polite and amiable deport-
ment, that they may not oDly graduate with
thorough knowledge Of books, but also
with tho more subtle, but equally necessary,
grace and elegance, without which educa.
tion lie but the jewel in the rough, and with
which added lustre Is impaired to the poor
est or the most valuable. Iu music the
academy is especially noted, thorough bass
and harmony being made indispensable
studies, thus grounding. the student in the
practical knowledge Of the composition
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Gold and silver medals, and other rewards
are given to those deserving, aud no scholar
passes through this school without having
especial attention given to developing that
for which they are the best adapted,
whether It be music, the languages or other
studies. This academy is the oldest OF Its
class In the United states, having for nearly
ninety years lifted young ladies for ele
vated Stations, and many OF It's pupils have
become celebrated in different walks OF
life, while the impress of its halls has left
Its mark upon the generations preceding
us, and will continue in an Increasing ratio
to imprint its character upon those follow
ing. 1t draws it's pupils to-day from every
State and from the most talented families,
many officials high In the nations council
sending their daughters to be benefited
by Its Instructions and to be polished by
contact with Its teachings.
II. q. a. j. Il. Wagner,
Jewellers, located at No. 322l NJ street west,
have one of the old business houses OF
Georgetown established at l6i Bridge
street in 1857 by Mr.. IL. g. Wagner, and
successfully conducted until his decease in
1865, when he was succeeded by Mr.. H. G.
Wagner, who conducted It at 1872 Bridge
street until the organization OF the present
firm in 1880, when they removed to their
present location at 1921 NJ street. Both OF
Nh.r hnrn G-..
Georgetown and have resided there all their
lives, growing up into the respect and con-
1dence Of the community. They carry
fine line Of jewelry, watches, clocks, ETC.,
and have also stationery department and
news stand in connection. Repairing Of
fine watches, French clocks, and, in fact,
repairing OF any. grade or kind speciality
and warranted, for which tho experience Of
the gentlemen thoroughly fits them. They
will also call for and deliver work when de-
sired, and call through telephone 6S6-3
will receive prompt attention.
e. q. Davis.
Prominent among the leading retailers
and importers Of silk goods, fancy goods,
ETC., in the District, is the gentleman whose
name heads this article. Mr.. Davis Is q
Marylander by birth, but has been resi-
dent Of this city for the last twenty-five or
thirty years, became sole proprietor In 1860
Of the house of Davis & Gather, located
at No. 10 Market Space, and, under his
successful management, 1t has become one
OF the first silk houses In Washington.
The commercial relations Of this house
with the most famous manufacturers OF
Europe gives them advantages enjoyed by
only few. The character and extent OF
the stock has no superior in the city. The
assortment comprises a splendid line Of
black dress goods, silks, satins, velvets,
laces, ribbons, trimmings, &c. Also full
line Of fancy goods and notions Mr.. d. is
also officially connected with the following
institutions, being q director of the Fire
Title Insurance Company, Columbia Build
Ing Association and vce.president and
director Of the Columbia Railroad
j. /. Achinson.
Practical and scientific knowledge is no.
where more requisite for the successful con-
dact Of any industry than that Of a sanitary
plumber. Prominent among those thus
qualified is the subject Of this notice. Mr..
Achinson is q native OF Washington, and
established himself In business about seven
teen years since. His present location, at
1916 Fourteenth street northwest, is one Of
appointments, in this or any other city OF
the country. The store occupies premises
20by 40 feet, In addition to workshop 10 by
10 feet, two stories. The best skilled
workmen are employed, while Mr.. A. give,
personal supervision to all the details OF
the business. In addition to plumbing and
gas.ftting this house does large bushes,
In stoves, heaters, ranges, etc. The prompt
aud faithful execution OF all orders In
trusted to this establishment has brought
to 1t large and lucrative patronage.
Among the recent orders OF Mr.. Achinson
can be mentioned those OF Forest Glen
1nn and the Equitable Building Association.
Orders from the country promptly executed.